Hawaii Massage Board Exam Practice

Which massage movement increases the flow of blood and lymph? - Answer- Friction What does contraindication mean? - Answer- the expected treatment is inadvisable What is a hematoma? - Answer- bruise Which means kneading? - Answer- deep touch What are the benefits of percussion? - Answer- tones muscles and stimulates nervous and circulatory systems What is the range of motion? - Answer- The movement of a joint from one extreme of the articulation to the other How is cross-fiber friction applied? - Answer- short, deep strokes transverse to direction in fibers of muscles, tendons, ligaments apprenticeship program shall be of not less than______ months or more than______ months duration from the date issued. - Answer- six, twelve What is an end feel? - Answer- how the joint feels at its end of range of motion Which massage technique prevents the formation of adhesions in muscles? - Answer- cross fiber friction What conditions are contraindicated for hydrotherapy? - Answer- diabetes What type of therapy reduces swelling and pain? - Answer- cold What hydrotherapy treatment most effectively increases circulation by alternating vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels in an area? - Answer- vascular flush What is a trigger point? - Answer- a hypersensitive band in muscles tissue What is ly